CMS clarifies physician delegation of tasks in SNFs and NFs *

USA - April 26 2013
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") released an important instruction for physicians, non-physician practitioners ("NPPs") and…

Co-authors: Simi Z. Botic.

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Resubmission of hospital claims *

USA - March 12 2013
On February 13, CGS Administrators, the Parts A and B Medicare Administrative Contractor for Kentucky and Ohio, relayed instructions to Medicare…

Co-authors: Tyler N. Williams.

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2013 brings significant criminal background check changes for Ohio HHAs *

USA - December 17 2012
The Ohio Department of Health has proposed new administrative rules scheduled to take effect January 1, 2013 that will significantly impact the obligations of a home health agency (“HHA”) regarding background checks of its current and potential employees.

Co-authors: Tyler N. Williams.

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Telemedicine: physicians need to know state requirements *

USA - December 13 2012
As telemedicine grows in popularity, it is important for physicians to be aware of the state-by-state requirements when practicing in this revolutionary area of healthcare

Co-authors: Simi Z. Botic.

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Health care reform increases compliance and enforcement concerns *

USA - October 24 2012
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act contains multiple sections regarding compliance and ethics programs, including Section 6102.

Co-authors: Tyler N. Williams, D. Michael Crites.

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